A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national suspected of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru over a decade ago. Wanjiru was killed in March 2012, and her body was discovered in a septic tank at a hotel in Nanyuki, a central garrison town, nearly three months after she was last seen partying with British soldiers. Justice Alexander Muteti stated that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence to warrant the suspect’s appearance in a Kenyan court for trial. Kamau Mbiu, the lawyer representing Wanjiru’s family, expressed hope that the ruling would expedite the extradition process from the UK, while urging greater transparency in the case, which has sparked public outrage in Kenya. The court has also ordered the protection of the identities of the accused and witnesses to maintain the trial’s integrity. A UK government spokesperson reiterated their commitment to supporting Wanjiru’s family in their pursuit of justice but declined further comment due to ongoing legal proceedings. The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed its cooperation with the Kenyan investigation. Wanjiru’s family, who reside in Nanyuki near the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk), has long sought justice for her death, which left behind a five-month-old daughter. Esther Njoki, Wanjiru’s niece, described the arrest warrant as a ‘bitter-sweet moment,’ acknowledging the potential delays in the extradition process. Prosecutors assured the court that UK-based witnesses would be available for the trial, ensuring its progression. Tessa Gregory, the family’s UK-based legal representative, called on the British government to facilitate the suspect’s extradition to Kenya promptly.